Tommy Thompson
| Date of birth | 10 November 1928 |
| Place of birth | Houghton-le-Spring |
| Nationality | English |
| Position | Inside forward |
England International
Tommy netted over 300 goals in his career although he was given only a few opportunities over two years at his first club. Known as 'Topper', he enjoyed his best days at Aston Villa and Preston North End.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 01 Aug 1946 | 01 Aug 1950 | |
| Aston Villa | 01 Aug 1950 | 01 Jul 1955 | |
| Preston North End | 01 Jul 1955 | 01 Jun 1961 | |
| Stoke City | 01 Jun 1961 | 01 Mar 1963 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947-48 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 4 | 2 |
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| 1948-49 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 10 | 1 |
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| 1949-50 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 6 | 3 |
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| 1950-51 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1950-51 | Aston Villa | League Division One | 31 | 10 |
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| 1951-52 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1951-52 | Aston Villa | League Division One | 36 | 13 |
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| 1951-52 | Football League | Inter League | 1 | 4 |
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| 1952-53 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 5 | 2 |
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| 1952-53 | Aston Villa | League Division One | 22 | 9 |
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| 1953-54 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1953-54 | Aston Villa | League Division One | 34 | 21 |
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| 1954-55 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 7 | 6 |
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| 1954-55 | Aston Villa | League Division One | 26 | 14 |
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| 1955-56 | England / Scotland | Belgrove FC Exhibition Match | 1 | 1 |
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| 1956-57 | Football League | Inter League | 1 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 1948 | Coventry City v Newcastle United | D | 1-1 | League Division Two | |
| 28 Feb 1948 | West Ham United v Newcastle United | W | 0-2 | League Division Two | |
| 06 Mar 1948 | Newcastle United v Bury | W | 1-0 | League Division Two | |
| 20 Mar 1948 | Newcastle United v Doncaster Rovers | W | 2-0 | League Division Two | |
| 01 Sep 1948 | Chelsea v Newcastle United | W | 2-3 | League Division One | |
| 04 Sep 1948 | Burnley v Newcastle United | W | 0-3 | League Division One | |
| 08 Sep 1948 | Newcastle United v Aston Villa | W | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 11 Sep 1948 | Newcastle United v Stoke City | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 25 Sep 1948 | Newcastle United v Manchester City | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 27 Dec 1948 | Newcastle United v Birmingham City | W | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 01 Jan 1949 | Preston North End v Newcastle United | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 23 Apr 1949 | Liverpool v Newcastle United | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 30 Apr 1949 | Newcastle United v Manchester United | L | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 07 May 1949 | Sheffield United v Newcastle United | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 01 Oct 1949 | Newcastle United v Stoke City | W | 4-1 | League Division One | |
| 08 Oct 1949 | Burnley v Newcastle United | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 15 Oct 1949 | Newcastle United v Sunderland | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 22 Oct 1949 | Liverpool v Newcastle United | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 29 Oct 1949 | Newcastle United v Arsenal | L | 0-3 | League Division One | |
| 04 Feb 1950 | Newcastle United v Fulham | W | 3-1 | League Division One | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1951-52 | England | British Home Championship | 1 | ||||
| 1953-54 | England | B International | 1 |
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| 1956-57 | England | B International | 1 | 1 |
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| 1956-57 | England | British Home Championship | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 1951 | Wales v England | D | 1-1 | British Home Championship | |
| 22 May 1954 | Switzerland v England | L | 2-0 | B International | |
| 06 Feb 1957 | England v Scotland | W | 4-1 | B International | |
| 06 Apr 1957 | England v Scotland | W | 2-1 | British Home Championship | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.